PDT Corporate and Executive Communications Lead
Takeda
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
$154,400 - $242,550 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
About the role
Design and implement corporate and executive communications strategies for Plasma-derived therapies (PDT) to promote the PDT vision and enhance reputation internally and externally.
Hybrid role: consistent weekly onsite attendance in Cambridge, Massachusetts; fully remote not available.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of a global corporate communication plan for PDT.
- Create and manage PDT thought leadership activations aligned with comms, Public Affairs, and Patient Advocacy.
- Build and maintain an executive engagement plan/calendar (speaking, digital, media) to elevate visibility.
- Partner with the PDT President to develop strategic communication programming and thought leadership reputation.
- Oversee narrative creation for social media, corporate websites, investor forums, and traditional media; support cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with Global Corporate Communications and Governance and stakeholders to ensure integrated storytelling and digital engagement.
- Manage media and speaker training for PDT Leadership Team.
- Support emerging issues communication strategies with Public Affairs and partners.
- Measure communication effectiveness and improve audience engagement.
- Oversee external vendor relationships.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s (Journalism/Communications/English preferred).
- 10+ years communications experience (life sciences preferred).
- Strong written/verbal and interpersonal communication; clear, persuasive storytelling.
- Experience with healthcare/bio-pharma; social media preferred.
- Able to work with senior executives; attention to detail; manage multiple projects.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
Eligible for medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, basic life, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being; up to 80 sick hours/year; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
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Design and implement corporate and executive communications strategies for Plasma-derived therapies (PDT) to promote the PDT vision and enhance reputation internally and externally.
Hybrid role: consistent weekly onsite attendance in Cambridge, Massachusetts; fully remote not available.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of a global corporate communication plan for PDT.
- Create and manage PDT thought leadership activations aligned with comms, Public Affairs, and Patient Advocacy.
- Build and maintain an executive engagement plan/calendar (speaking, digital, media) to elevate visibility.
- Partner with the PDT President to develop strategic communication programming and thought leadership reputation.
- Oversee narrative creation for social media, corporate websites, investor forums, and traditional media; support cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with Global Corporate Communications and Governance and stakeholders to ensure integrated storytelling and digital engagement.
- Manage media and speaker training for PDT Leadership Team.
- Support emerging issues communication strategies with Public Affairs and partners.
- Measure communication effectiveness and improve audience engagement.
- Oversee external vendor relationships.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s (Journalism/Communications/English preferred).
- 10+ years communications experience (life sciences preferred).
- Strong written/verbal and interpersonal communication; clear, persuasive storytelling.
- Experience with healthcare/bio-pharma; social media preferred.
- Able to work with senior executives; attention to detail; manage multiple projects.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
Eligible for medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, basic life, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being; up to 80 sick hours/year; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
Application instructions
By clicking “Apply,” you begin the employment application process and consent to processing per the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.